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Playing golf in the capital area
Playing golf in Iceland is an adventure you’ll remember for a lifetime. Do you think playing golf at midnight surrounded by lava fields sound too strange to be true? Not in Iceland! Midnight golf is available in summer due to Iceland’s northerly location, and one-tenth of Iceland’s surface is adorned with lava. Sweeping mountains and majestic ocean views characterises Icelandic golf courses,…
Seltún & Krýsuvík
You don’t need to travel far from the city centre to witness the otherworldly spectacle of geothermal activity.
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Elliðaárdalur is an urban oasis: a lush, green valley where salmon leap in the river, waterfalls tumble through lava rock, and walking trails wind through woodlands.
Things to do in Reykjavík with Kids
Discover the best family-friendly activities in Reykjavík! From swimming pools to museums and outdoor adventures, explore fun things to do in Reykjavík with kids.
About Visit Reykjavík
Visit Reykjavík is the marketing office for the greater Reykjavík area, working closely with all the surrounding municipalities in promoting the area as a destination.
Northern Lights Day Trip Reykjavík
Plan your Northern Lights day trip from Reykjavík. Learn the best time to go, top viewing spots, local tours, and tips for seeing Iceland’s elusive aurora.
Itinerary ideas for Reykjavík
There is so much to do in Reykjavík! With many museums, art galleries, nature spots, activities, shops and restaurants, it's easy to keep busy. But don't worry we've put together a few itinerary ideas which you can use to help explore our beautiful city!
Majority of Residents in Favour of Tourists
Residents of the greater Reykjavík area continue be generally favourable towards tourists according to an opinion poll carried out this summer for Visit Reykjavík.
The vast majority of inhabitants of Reykjavík have a favourable attitude to tourists
Inhabitants in the capital area of Reykjavík generally still have a favourable view of tourists, as they did last year, according to a survey carried out in April for Visit Reykjavík. In the intervening year the number of tourists has increased greatly: in the first four months of 2016 visitor numbers were 35% up on the same period in 2015, according to figures from the Iceland Tourist Board.
Esja & Kjalarnes
Just a short drive from Reykjavík lies the striking mountain range of Esja and the neighbouring district of Kjalarnes, where outdoor adventure and natural serenity go hand in hand.